I'm a member of a lot of conservative Facebook pages. I understand their perspective, even when I disagree. But since Democrats won the House and Senate this week, I've watched a pattern of violent talk show up. One man posted a video brandishing his weapon and saying, "I'm getting ready and prepared." Other groups share the same sentiment, and too many comments are cheering.
Not every conservative thinks this way, and this is only what I've seen in the groups I'm in. But the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027, and after January 6, 2021, I take this seriously. I use a power wheelchair. When things get dangerous, I can't run. Political violence always lands hardest on people who can't get out of the way.
If you see a post threatening a person or place, report it to the platform and to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov. Conservative friends, please speak up in your own groups. Read the full piece on my Substack. Real voices. Real impact. Real change.